Born and raised in Vancouver. 44 years later and I’m still watching a video about Vancouver. This was great! Thanks! So blessed to call this home :)
@DownieLive3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@jamesbaron70574 жыл бұрын
I am from Vancouver bc born and raised and I love the quality and content of your videos. Keep it up 🙏
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@AllycatlovesAG4 жыл бұрын
I've lived in Vancouver all my life and I still haven't had japadog, and I pass them all the time!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Give them a try!
@siusiuc4 жыл бұрын
Go try! Its good
@bathedinshadow4 жыл бұрын
My dad's GF was a lot more vulgar in her description, but I'll just say they smell like rotten body parts!!!
@gurpreetgrewal33514 жыл бұрын
AllycatlovesAG ikr
@dcfavorite4 жыл бұрын
Guess what? They had Japadog at Starlight Festival 2019 at Van Dusen Gardens. So you can literally do both at the same time! I hope they do come back this year.
@claireturner47074 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see this kind of video of Van, cause I feel like people don't actually get the true experience just staying Downtown. I love living near UBC!
@VirtualToursTravel4 жыл бұрын
That was a very long boardwalk. I've never been to Vancouver. This is a great video. Thanks. Keep doing great :)
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@johnthompson8613 жыл бұрын
Finding your videos on Van and its surrounds some of the best informative informal ones out there. Please keep 'em coming, Mike. Loving watching them here in Scotland and looking forward to some more travels to Van in the future.
@DownieLive3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@CloudSurfingG3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love Vancouver, after the first visit I fell in love and needed to get back - the second time was even better. I seriously cannot believe that I have only just found your channel, it's awesome!! Keep up the great work, I am literally hooked on your videos! its certainly giving me some more great travel inspiration when we can go and explore once again. Stay Safe, all the best from Liverpool, England :)
@DownieLive3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks so much and welcome!
@AMEDEUS984 жыл бұрын
By the way I was in Vancouver in the early 2000s and fell in love with the city. Been all over Canada and just love your country sooo God bless and much success to you sir.
@ShalayaK4 жыл бұрын
I run on the Camosun Bog at least once a week and had no idea it was the only boardwalk in the city of Vancouver. Looking forward to Part 3!
@robertcampbell67134 жыл бұрын
Hello Mike, I really enjoyed the video clip.... I’m sure your father has gotten his hat by now and is thrilled with it and he must be so very proud of you! Vancouver is such a beautiful city and you’ve certainly captured so many wonderful and amazing parts of the city, it’s definitely on my bucket list of places to visit....after Covid 19 of course. I definitely feel like I’m taking the tour with you and it’s nice to have such a fun and enthusiastic and entertaining tour guide. I can’t wait to see more Mike. Another HOME RUN!!!!!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Thanks again, Robert! And yes, he loves his hat!
@BrigitteCoffman4 жыл бұрын
I swear----Your Videos get better each time! Thank you for sharing!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! I'm glad you like them!
@debbiec41264 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Michael! Still lovin' the scenic tour of Vancouver!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@carolineeatonpickard45474 жыл бұрын
I love seeing a guide from a local perspective! My husband and I are moving to Vancouver soon so I'm definitely curious about the pro's and cons of living in the different neighborhoods. Would love to hear that from a local's perspective (and not just what they write on apartment websites)!
@BruceJSkelly4 жыл бұрын
Michael, it's been decades since I've been to Vancouver, but your travel guides have made me want to visit again. Definitely on my post-COVID bucket list.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
You should!
@saadshahid47554 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your videos. Moved to Vancouver last fall and I honestly can’t believe how beautiful the city is. Gonna be using your videos to explore places within the city.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@TheIrishRovers3 жыл бұрын
Our old home town.
@mxcole1utube4 жыл бұрын
I love your channel. I found your train guides yesterday. At first I was sad because I realized that it might be a long while before I get the chance to take a trip. Then your sleeper car videos made me happy. I will retire soon. Your enthusiasm for traveling has given me hope. YOU ROCK YOUNG MAN! 😜😜🤗🤗
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@ChennysaFerrynrera11 ай бұрын
I want you to lead the way into the wide future. And I will follow you everywhere you go...just having you being my guide...💖
@maxcp99434 жыл бұрын
Thanks For Part Two of the amazing guide to Vancouver
@kaimannella79894 жыл бұрын
Mike! So nice to stumble across your page. Hope you're doing well 😊
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
KAI!!!!! Hi! Wow! So long. Thanks, yeah, I’m doing well. Looking to travel again. Are you still flying?
@TheWayneReport4 жыл бұрын
MOA is a favourite place of mine. I’m definitely due for another visit... when it reopens
@georgettesinclair86894 жыл бұрын
Love your hair! You are so sweet! I am a grandmother and have grandkids and I have adopted you! Keep working....you have a great personality...use it...hugs
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! Stay well!
@MrKnotWright4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike it was worth the wait for the cannon, it was awesome!
@allanforget9854 жыл бұрын
Well, seems like most everyone else, I was amazed. Lived in & near-to Vancouver for almost 40yrs but I still saw some new sights here. How have I missed knowing about Camosun Bog ?? Cool. But enjoyed seeing the known sights too because of your infectious enthusiasm. Keep up that energy level. Love it. (And, love the long hair look too.)
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! Thanks Allan!
@SaRah-so4qm4 жыл бұрын
Amazing job, keep going! And yes, please do the UBC video! I visited UBC campus last year and feel like there's still so much more to see over there. Greetings from Germany :)
@caseyh81304 жыл бұрын
UBC has a cool echo thing that very few people know about. Its a globe like thing that you stand on and when you speak you can hear an echo its pretty cool! Also at UBC the Faculty of Forestry building has a really cool canoe suspended from the ceiling. I think both things are worth checking out.
@cowl68674 жыл бұрын
I literally grew up on west 16th and camoson. I'm very glad you shed light to the bog.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Nice! I grew up at 14th and Highbury!
@lotfibouhedjeur3 жыл бұрын
This is what quality content looks like. Excellent.
@DownieLive3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks
@CafefantasmaMX4 жыл бұрын
Im currently writing a story about Van city, and your videos have helped me on that. Thanks!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Thanks for letting me know!
@MASS-MISCHIEF4 жыл бұрын
loved this one again!! I'm surprised I've never heard of the cannon despite being a Vancouverite since birth, your videos keep teaching me new things hahaha
@kennethc33984 жыл бұрын
There's also a lunch time horn that goes off at noon
@kamatajustin4 жыл бұрын
Man this was one of the coolest videos ever! Thank you
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@simuppal97093 жыл бұрын
Oh my god, the aquabus thing is a game changer, thank you😭 I often adventure by myself around the city (I’ve lived here all my life), and didn’t know about that! So convenient, will definitely check it out if it’s still running rn
@PlanesTrainsEverything4 жыл бұрын
Vancouver is such a beautiful city. Thanks for your insight.
@teammeteamus.83154 жыл бұрын
I was so impressed with your frisbee throw! Captain America would be proud.
@corinnahaverlandt7054 жыл бұрын
Very good with the map! Thank you!
@brudy92982 жыл бұрын
I recently came across your channel and I can tell you that I have learned more about Vancouver than I have ever wanted to know. I am from Virginia Beach, Virginia and probably will never go to Vancouver but it is nice to learn about it.
@DownieLive2 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@shortcode6514 жыл бұрын
You never fail to disappoint with your videos, I cannot wait to visit Vancouver. My favourite Ice cream is Rum & Raisin. I’ve ordered my Peak Cap so looking forward to wearing this. 💥👊🔥🇬🇧”
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@jadedavis8224 жыл бұрын
You are such a great tour guide can’t wait for part 3! What does the cannon going off mean and more of it’s history would be lovely! Thanks for taking me with you😘
@calvincouch40914 жыл бұрын
Good to see you. I love Vancouver, I have a very close friend who lives there. One day I'll visit again.
@davidcousins54934 жыл бұрын
You are so lucky Mike, Vancouver looks awesome, so much of interest to see and that’s just in Vancouver, as for the rest of Canada; probably several hundred videos worth. Take care, stay safe.
@jackiegutmann3 жыл бұрын
Japadog is sooooo good. I have their truck right next to my house. I love UBC, there's some fantastic exhibitions out there. Casa Gelto is where I'm headed this summer lol. You'll run into my buddy, he's a regular disc golfer, and he's been on tv a few times. The cemetery is fantastic for bike riding, watch for coyotes though!
@TheBimboPunk4 жыл бұрын
You're the best guide. Now I discover new stuff about my favorite city in Canada 🤩
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Yay! Thank you!
@sashah53824 жыл бұрын
i love this so much! i spent so much of my childhood running around that bog in pacific spirit!
@TM-qj4yr2 жыл бұрын
Love this vlog. I definitely need to go some of these places next time I ferry over to Vancouver.
@mxylpx4 жыл бұрын
How about some haunted places in Vancouver-every town and city has a few-could be fun...(Hair looking great as you are looking more like a swashbuckler! So buckle your swash and let the hair flow.)
@dcfavorite4 жыл бұрын
The haunted mansion at 25th and Cambie
@joevermillion97484 жыл бұрын
Thank You Mike for the tour. I enjoy watching your videos. Stay Safe and God Bless You and your family.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@DrFrisb3 жыл бұрын
I'll give you mad respect for including disc golf in your video of what to see in Vancouver.
@masoudkh51044 жыл бұрын
Great video!! thank you for sharing it with us.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@jdhjimbo3 жыл бұрын
I love the Aquabus and Japadog! The Wirth hats are for a great cause. You look like you throw a mean frisbee! That story about only 1 Cemetery is pretty neat. Maybe lots of folks prefer spreading their ashes at one of the beautiful sites that inspired them. I always thought Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, overlooking the Strait of Juan. De Fuca and the Olympic Mountains in WA would be a great spot. I have no relatives in BC to visit a grave, anyway.
@rockinwitht99484 жыл бұрын
Your videos are great!! It’s so incredible to find a new place to go when I have lived here my whole life!!
@ballistiks4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Appreciate it. Maybe one day you could do surrounding cities? I'd love to see one on new West or port Moody
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion!
@kalrobbins28114 жыл бұрын
I enjoy watching your videos! They're great! Looking forward to the next one!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@joyful80723 жыл бұрын
Hi I just found your channel. I've lived here in Vancouver for many years and still haven't seen many things. One thing new to me was Camosun Bog and I must check it out soon. Keep up the great work!
@skater4life10314 жыл бұрын
Omg I’ve been going up to Vancouver from Seattle all my life and never knew about the cannon! Cool
@smallstudiodesign3 жыл бұрын
You have to stick around until 9pm for the Nine o’clock Gun ... or at least be somewhere in earshot. 😉
@bajlandia20254 жыл бұрын
Canada is so beautiful country and I'm happy to see Vancouver this way though..👱♀️
@justjudycrafting74014 жыл бұрын
Always great to see you. Stay safe as you video.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@Yvrplanespotter Жыл бұрын
I LOVE Japadog went there when I was Planespotting a bit ago
@sincerewyd22854 жыл бұрын
My son went to mt.pleasent elementary. And I play frawlf in Coquitlam in Mundy Park. I have played at queen Elizabeth park tho.. amongst many others . And my grandmother is buried in that cemetery.. thanks again for another video
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Wow! You have a lot of connections to this video.
@deichkind19744 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mike, for keeping us entertained in these weird times with your videos. It looks so....empty there where you made the video. I can imagine that, in normal times, there are crowds in the park when the sun is shining, chilling around, make some sports or have a BBQ (when it is allowed there to make some). It looks like a dead area at the moment (BTW: At the moment we're are having a heavy thunder stormin the north of Germany😖😖😖😖)
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Oh I love thunderstorms! You're lucky!
@deichkind19744 жыл бұрын
@@DownieLive not really happy. My dog is so scared that he lies in the corner and is afraid of it so much. I hope it will end soon
@iwackadoodleyourmarbles92203 жыл бұрын
Wow,I'm watching exactly one year later to the day aaaaannnnndddd it's cloudy today too😜
@DownieLive3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow!
@floydt20293 жыл бұрын
Ah yes the Museum of Anthropology! grade 7 field trip for our class -wow thanks Mike!
@everythingeshop44734 жыл бұрын
Live in Vancouver and didn't know the half of those places, thank you :) Enjoyed!!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! More to come!
@eastpeak744 жыл бұрын
Lots of great places to add to my list for my next trip from NZ!!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@jackiegutmann3 жыл бұрын
That bog is a spiritual place, first time I tried psychedelic mushrooms, I was in the bog. So beautiful.
@leotam2574 жыл бұрын
Late Night Drives in this city HITS!!
@richbrindley89443 жыл бұрын
I visited Vancouver or Van as the hipsters say back in 2005 and loved everything but it was a tourist visit for me. Now I see I missed a lot thanks your vids. Hopefully soon this Covid mess ends and us Americans can cross the border and see the cooler sites to visit.
@DownieLive3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@TheDenizxo4 жыл бұрын
Give me a part 3 !!! I luv the Vancouver ones
@justsomeguy7164 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 100k
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@andrewkast40872 жыл бұрын
Great video! That ice cream shop has way too many flavors! I like a good strong dark chocolate! French vanilla is good too! Thank you!
@justjoelee4 жыл бұрын
love to chill at dude chilling park 🤙🏼
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
You must mean Guelph Park...
@MandysTrend3 жыл бұрын
So beautiful park, nice job buddy, Love Japadog. Greetings from Mandy, eastern Europe.
@kenshores99004 жыл бұрын
Good video. Hope to see more of your videos soon.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@kendavis93723 жыл бұрын
There is a SHORT boardwalk in Fraser River Park in Marpole, the south of Vancouver, so Camosun bog isn't the only one.
@garysalmon15194 жыл бұрын
Great to learn about these special places in your home town.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for visiting
@luckyme3984 жыл бұрын
Great video.your a natural at this mike .i wouldn't want anyone else to do this , but you ! I don't know where your going , next but i know I'll be watching
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! Thanks Shawn! I think this is the first video in a year that I didn’t say that line at the end. I’m glad you noticed.
@sivayamsiva9343 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing beautiful places and useful detailed information congratulations 👌👌👌
@billgoeckel63444 жыл бұрын
Another great video Mike !Love the way you start things off
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@5683Donald4 жыл бұрын
I recently subscribed, Mike, and I really enjoy your videos. You have interesting journeys with a high quality voice presentation. Your videos are fun, informative, and make me want to go with you to your next location. My favorite videos are the train videos. My family and I used to travel by train some 60 years ago. You can imagine what that was like. Louisville, KY to Tulsa, OK with one stop over in St. Louis. This was made possible because my dad worked for the L&N RR Co. Thank you so much!!!!
@ThePharaohBlack3 жыл бұрын
Burns Bog is another cool place to check out too
@debbydhill4 жыл бұрын
So fun! Love this not your typical tourist view.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@wendysuperfan1014 Жыл бұрын
thanks Mike
@lillafavero94784 жыл бұрын
🇧🇷🇨🇦❤ I've been watching these videos with my 7 years old son. We are enjoying to learn about our neighborhoods from you. Thank you for sharing!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@dexy37204 жыл бұрын
Love these vids
@bblissd3 жыл бұрын
Great content. Keep em comin!
@realnohak4 жыл бұрын
Take Sea Bus go to Londsdale Quay. Take a look at the city's skyline from the Top of the Londsdale Quay's Sign Tower(or Pole idk you will see it once you get there.). The best view you can enjoy for free in Vancouver. Thank you for your awesome job!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Great recommendation! Thanks!
@sgjr034 жыл бұрын
I can't wait for part 3!
@alexandraadams20704 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to visit Vancouver but so far, I've only been to Victoria. Hopefully, someday I will make it to Vancouver. Nice video!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
You should!
@bobtuckey24094 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this as much as part 1. Thanks!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@nancyneyedly45874 жыл бұрын
Also, UBC is huge! Like you pointed out there is the Museum of Anthropology, there's a huge hospital, a hotel, many shops and great restaurants. It's like it's own town, and It's really beautiful too, surrounded by forest and ocean.
@carlmuhm38964 жыл бұрын
Michael it's good to see you again, wonder with you promoting the city if they'll name a park after you. That would be cool... Thanks again looking forward to the next video. Be happy, be safe, be healthy.
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha. Unfortunately, I think all the parks are already named. 😄
@jameswalker684 жыл бұрын
Those Japadogs look the business! And Mike your hair. It’s crazy COVID long! 😆 Love these tours with Mike. Just great 🙃 (My smile is upside down because I’m in Australia!!)
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha! Thanks James! And yes, it is very long. Not quite sure what to do with it yet.
@jameswalker684 жыл бұрын
DownieLive I think cause you didn’t have one of your great caps on that I noticed it more. Not that it looks bad - it’s a great head of hair! Hehe. Are hairdressers open there yet, or still shut due to quarantine? Mike, I know this might sound like a lame request for a video: when I have been lucky enough to travel, I’m always a bit fascinated by what’s in the supermarkets of other countries. Could u do a video and them and shops in Vancouver, maybe highlighting particularly Canadish type things! 🙃
@MB-ez7lf4 жыл бұрын
Crazy hair for sure. Very becoming. But you looked stunningly like Oscar Wilde when you were reclining in that first scene in Chill Dude Park
@TheARGblue4 жыл бұрын
This was cool Mike. The cannon is awesome, is there a story behind the cannon being aimed at the city and why they still fire it? Are there a lot of historical people of Vancouver buried at the cemetery? I look forward to part 3 and any IG photos you post.
@AlexanderMWood3 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you are aware, but the Hotei is or at least was Jim Pattison's yacht. Charles and Diana were on it touring the opening of Expo 86
@chansetwo4 жыл бұрын
I want to move to Vancouver!
@AP-uw3em3 жыл бұрын
You don't trust me
@jamescochran34134 жыл бұрын
Maybe you could include some of the greenways, or the public plazas? Drum circle if it ever starts up again. Liking the series so far!
@lunariaflora3 жыл бұрын
Love the video, but there's also another boardwalk in Vancouver, located at the Fraser River Dog Park in south Van.
@williamneal90764 жыл бұрын
Super Cool!! Well Done!! Exciting, Fun, and Informative.
@RedHillian4 жыл бұрын
I love to find I'm visiting a place that has time signals like your cannon, and I'd love to come see Vancouver one day; thanks for the tour!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome, Tom!
@JeffMiletich4 жыл бұрын
Dude- was wondering where you were! thanks for the tour. I've always wanted to see Vancouver. I don't care about NYC or Washington DC. I wanna see Canada!
@DownieLive4 жыл бұрын
You bet! More of it to come!
@leotam2574 жыл бұрын
I live in this city, idk why im watching the video, but i recognized all the places you mentioned! Amazing video!!